Yes, I have a thousand tongues,
And nine and ninety-nine lie.
Though I strive to use the one,
It will make no melody at my will,
But is dead in my mouth.

Poet: Stephen Crane
Poem: 4. Yes, I have a thousand tongues
Volume: The Black Riders & Other Lines
Year: Published/Written in 1905
Poem of the Day: Aug 15 2000

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